The CMO Survey

JULY 17, 2024

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CMO 100

CMO Marketing Marketers 100

Martech

JULY 17, 2024

Eighty-three percent of Chinese business decision-makers say their organizations are using AI. This contrasts with the U.S. (65%) and the U.K. (70%). However, closer questioning reveals that U.S. organizations are ahead in terms of genAI maturity, having fully implemented solutions. These statistics come from an extensive global survey of 1,600 decision makers in genAI strategy or data analytics in organizations across key sectors conducted by Coleman Parkes for data management and analytics ven

Transform 143

Transform Food Analytics Place 143

Businesses Grow

JULY 17, 2024

The two most important “soft skills” in marketing are empathy and curiosity. I realized that I’d written more than 3,000 blog posts and had never written about curiosity. How un-curious of me. Curiosity is the spark that ignites innovation in marketing. It’s the fuel that propels us beyond the mundane and into the realm of the remarkable.

Marketing 114

Marketing Marketers Email Marketing Customer 114

Martech

JULY 17, 2024

Summer is a time to get out of the house and maybe on the road. It’s filled with activities like long-distance vacations, trips to the beach and farmers’ markets. Digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising’s dynamic content and precision targeting capabilities make it perfect for reaching audiences at this time of year. Here’s why DOOH is the ticket to this summer’s marketing success.

Advertisers 113

Advertisers Advertising Retail Marketing 113

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

Marketing

SmartBrief - Marketing

JULY 17, 2024

Business agility is a requirement for survival and growth in today’s market competition. Along the same lines, modern data management practices are at the core of gaining the much-desired agility for any organization to respond timely to changes in markets or operational challenges. Effective data management empowers an organization toward improved decision-making, rationalization of processes and innovation.

Management 115

Management Analytics New Technology Market Trends 115

Martech

JULY 17, 2024

Personalization has always been a buzzword in marketing, but not every brand does it the way consumers want. Wunderkind’s 2024 Consumer Insights Report is a survey of over 1,503 consumers across the United States and United Kingdom about several topics from personalization to online shopping habits, advertising and more. In this article, we’ll dive into what we found when we asked consumers about personalization.

Transform 105

Transform Shipping Communications Advertisers 105

Martech

JULY 17, 2024

As companies scale, marketing leaders face increasing pressure to deliver results with limited resources while adapting to evolving market dynamics. Marketing must drive the transition from problem-market fit to product-market fit. Here’s why it matters and how it can be done. A marketing VP’s dilemma In 2022, Emma was the confident VP of Marketing for a thriving SaaS analytics platform.

Product Marketing 101

Product Marketing Product Transform Marketing 101

Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 17, 2024

Hypothesis-Driven Growth: How to Turn Data into Revenue written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Doug Davidoff, the founder and CEO of Lift Enablement and the author of The Revenue Acceleration Framework. Dough Davidoff brings over 20 years of experience advising small and mid-market companies focused on significant growth.

Transform 94

Transform Manufacturing Place CRM 94

Search Engine Land

JULY 17, 2024

Men earn an average of 36% more than women in search marketing in 2024, according to a new Search Engine Land survey. While there is less of a gender pay gap disparity in senior positions, there is still a disparity. Additionally, women were more likely to have changed jobs or received promotions more recently than men. And men and women are similarly satisfied with their current role, the survey revealed.

Search Marketers 89

Search Marketers Promotion Marketing Marketers 89

SocialPilot

JULY 17, 2024

You have put a lot of effort into your social media content, but you are unsure how well it performs, right? You are not alone. Many marketers and businesses like you struggle to understand if their social media efforts are hitting the mark or falling flat. But what if you had a clear roadmap to guide you? Social media benchmarks are your guiding compass, helping you measure how your current performance stacks up against the industry standards and competitors.

Transform 64

Transform Food Education Fashion 64

Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective

In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.

Branding

Search Engine Land

JULY 17, 2024

Google announced significant updates to its AdMob policies, set to take effect this month, aimed at improving clarity and transparency for publishers. These changes will impact how and where ads can be placed within apps, particularly in private communication spaces, affecting publishers’ monetization strategies. Key changes: “Ads on Dynamic Content” policy replaced with “Ads in Private Communications” policy “Personalized Advertising” policy moved from

Communications 78

Communications Advertisers Advertising Place 78

Rock Content

JULY 17, 2024

The recent news that Meta is using our public posts to train their Artificial Intelligence (AI) models left many of us with an unsettling feeling, especially the artists. Seriously, imagine being an artist in this AI-driven world. If you’re an artist, you might feel a bit uneasy with some AI advancements. Not because you think AI will replace you, but because you might be afraid of two main things: AI stealing your intellectual property to generate artwork.

User-Generated 52

User-Generated Analytics Communications Product 52

Search Engine Land

JULY 17, 2024

Personalization has always been a buzzword in marketing, but not every brand does it the way consumers want. Wunderkind’s 2024 Consumer Insights Report is a survey of over 1,503 consumers across the United States and United Kingdom about several topics from personalization to online shopping habits, advertising and more. In this article, we’ll dive into what we found when we asked consumers about personalization.

Transform 73

Transform Shipping Communications Advertisers 73

Content Marketing Institute

JULY 17, 2024

If you can’t capture your audience immediately, they won’t keep watching, listening, or reading. Learn how to develop strong hooks that transform the ordinary into extraordinary, and watch your audience grow.

Transform 135

Transform 135

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

Customer

Search Engine Land

JULY 17, 2024

Google is now expanding the rollout of Merchant Center Next to all merchant accounts, following its announcement at Google Marketing Live 2023. Merchant Center Next (GMC Next) brings a revamped interface and new features to Google’s ecommerce platform, potentially streamlining operations for online retailers. Key points: New users and many existing ones already have access.

eCommerce 76

eCommerce Retail Advertisers Advertising 76

David Meerman Scott

JULY 17, 2024

The new film Fly Me to the Moon starring Scarlett Johansson & Channing Tatum is a romantic comedy set in the 1969 race to the moon. Johansson plays a marketing strategist planning a fake moon landing video in a NASA warehouse.

Marketing 57

Marketing Marketers Advertisers Advertising 57

Search Engine Land

JULY 17, 2024

Have you ever found yourself in one of the following situations? A stakeholder asks you the exact date that you adjusted the Target ROAS for a specific campaign, and you have to comb through the Change History to track it down. You have difficulty recalling your projects and explaining your value during performance review time. You forget to check in proactively to see how a new set of ad copy is performing after a few weeks.

Management 68

Management Manufacturing Communications Product 68

Lusha

JULY 17, 2024

Let’s face it: traditional marketing can feel like throwing darts blindfolded. You blast out your message to the masses, hoping something sticks. But what if you could laser-focus your efforts on the accounts that truly matter – the ones with the highest revenue potential? That’s the essence of Account-Based Marketing (ABM). It’s not about casting a wide net; it’s about strategically hunting big game.

Direct Mail 52

Direct Mail CRM Marketing Automation Platform Key Performance Indicator 52

Speaker: Jesse Hunter and Brynn Chadwick

Today’s buyers expect more than generic outreach–they want relevant, personalized interactions that address their specific needs. For sales teams managing hundreds or thousands of prospects, however, delivering this level of personalization without automation is nearly impossible. The key is integrating AI in a way that enhances customer engagement rather than making it feel robotic.

Customer

Search Engine Land

JULY 17, 2024

In 2024, brands are encountering a variety of challenges that can impact their reputation. Their decisions are under close scrutiny and require strategic foresight to effectively manage these issues. Brand reputation issues in 2024 NewsWhip’s report, “ The Biggest Reputation Issues Impacting Brands in 2024 ,” examines four specific types of crises that brands have faced in the first half of 2024: Food inflation.

Branding 79

Branding PR Food Gen Z 79

Lusha

JULY 17, 2024

In 2024, when things are constantly changing, lead generation is still the most important thing for any business that wants to succeed. It’s the art and science of attracting potential customers, nurturing their interest, and guiding them toward becoming paying clients. But in this digital age, the game has changed. Gone are the days of relying solely on cold calls and mass emails.

CRM 52

CRM PR Marketing Automation Platform User-Generated 52

Search Engine Land

JULY 17, 2024

Trending topics represent popular or emerging points of discussion online. In SEO , trends are opportunities to connect with a wider audience when they are most engaged. A trend-led SEO approach can increase brand awareness and advocacy, setting your content apart from competitors’ often homogeneous strategies. Trends offer a unique edge, allowing brands to deliver distinctive and timely content.

SEO 105

SEO Fashion PR Influencer Marketing 105

Lusha

JULY 17, 2024

The Art of Turning a “No” into a “Yes” The Scenario: You’re on a promising sales call, but then the dreaded “no” pops up. Your prospect is full of objections—it’s too expensive, not needed, or they simply want to “think about it.” Does this sound familiar? Objections are a natural part of sales.

Price 52

Price CRM Product Transform 52

Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & B2B Marketing Leader

Marketing is evolving at breakneck speed—new tools, AI-driven automation, and changing buyer behaviors are rewriting the playbook. With so many trends competing for attention, how do you cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle? In this webinar, industry expert Alexa Acosta will break down the most impactful marketing trends shaping the industry today and how to turn them into real, revenue-generating strategies.

Market Trends

Buffer Marketing

JULY 17, 2024

A single word or phrase can change the trajectory of your social media posts’ performance. Power words can increase your conversions, engagement , and click-through rates. They aren’t magic pills, but they can convert the same-old social media copy to strong, sticky, and persuasive posts. In this article, I’ll explain how power words work and how you can sprinkle them into your social media content.

Copywriting 111

Copywriting Social Media Marketing Product Education 111

Martech

JULY 17, 2024

Digital experience platform Optimizely has launched a new SaaS CMS while vowing continued support for its PaaS CMS. The new CMS is headless by design and incorporates a new Visual Builder, a user-friendly interface allowing content to be easily created and previewed. The SaaS CMS and Visual Builder were announced last year and have been available for preview in beta.

Management 108

Management 108

Martech

JULY 17, 2024

U.S. Supreme Court rulings don’t often impact marketing, but a decision handed down last month likely will. Lober v. Raimondo sharply curtails the power of federal regulators — like the FTC and FCC — saying federal courts should no longer defer to them when interpreting laws. Chief Justice John Roberts said federal judges “must exercise their independent judgment in deciding whether an agency has acted within its statutory authority.

Pharmaceutical 110

Pharmaceutical Law Manufacturing Advertisers 110